What is our Lille vs Nice prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Lille 1 - 0 Nice
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Stade Pierre-Mauroy will host a crucial clash as les Dogues look to build on an emphatic 4-0 win over Toulouse and strengthen their grip on a Champions League spot. Given Lille's better form, we predict a 1-0 home win. Lille have been in excellent form, winning 7 of their last 10 matches (2.20 PPG), while boasting one of the league’s most solid defenses, conceding just 0.60 goals per game. Their matches are typically controlled and efficient, with a 50% clean sheet rate and only 30% BTTS, underlining their defensive discipline.
Nice, on the other hand, under pressure after a 1-1 draw with Le Havre, sitting dangerously close to the relegation zone. Their recent form is poor (0.70 PPG), with just a 10% win rate and serious attacking struggles, scoring only 0.70 goals per match while failing to score in 60% of games. The likely absence of Charles Vanhoutte further weakens an already inconsistent side. While Nice have historically been competitive in this fixture, Lille’s current form, defensive strength, and motivation give them a clear edge.
Given Lille's fine form, defensive solidity, and Champions League motivation, Home Win should be considered, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Lille to Win to Nil.
This Ligue 1 match will be played on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 20:05.
- League
- Ligue 1
- Kick-off
- Sat 18 Apr 2026, 20:05UK time
Lille vs Nice Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Lille 1-0 Nice | 7/1 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/11 | |
| Draw No Bet: Lille | 1/5 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Lille / Lille | 5/4 | |
| Asian Handicap: Nice +1.5 | 23/40 | |
| European Handicap: Nice +2 | 4/7 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Matias Fernandez | 8/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Matias Fernandez | 11/2 | |
| To be Booked: Kojo Oppong | 13/8 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: No | 19/20 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals | 7/2 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals | 6/5 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 1/2 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/6 | |
| Lille Clean Sheet: Yes | 5/4 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 9 - 11 | 13/8 | |
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View OfferLille Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdlwlwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wdlw | 1.75 |
| Away | wwwlww | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.75 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.25 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.32 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 0.76 | 1.21 |
Nice Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldldlwlld | 0.70 |
| Home | ddlld | 0.60 |
| Away | lldwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 3.20 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.40 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.20 | 1.30 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.58 | 1.36 |
Lille vs Nice Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Lille (21%)
33 Matches
Nice (33%)





